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Basic calculations

Like MATLAB, you can use Python to perform basic calculations. Most of the standard operators are similar between MATLAB and Python.
Addition +
Subtraction -
Multiplication *
Division /
Exponentiation **

One crucial difference is the operator for taking a number to a power. In Python, the ^ operator does something else entirely… you'll need to make sure you use ** when you want to square a number.

Instructions 1/4
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  • 1

    Print 2 minus 3.

  • 2

    Print 2 times 3.

  • 3

    Print 2 divided by 3.

  • 4

    Print 2 taken to a power of 3.